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    Absorbing Man

    Character » Absorbing Man appears in 787 issues.

    An extremely violent boxer turned criminal, Loki bestowed his powers upon him, and he was transformed into the Absorbing Man, granting him powers to absorb any material and take on its properties. He is the on-again-off-again husband of Titania, and an enemy of Thor and Hulk.

    Short summary describing this character.

    Classic

    Journey into Mystery #114 - The first appearance of Absorbing Man, this issue features the origin of Crusher Creel and his first encounter with Thor.

    The Incredible Hulk #125 - This issue features Creel's return from space after his fight with Thor and his first encounter with his other nemesis The Hulk.

    Thor #206 - This issue features Creel's Ball and Chain being enhanced by Loki to work like Mjolnir.

    The Avengers #183-#184 - These issues feature Creel take on the entire Avengers by himself for the first time

    Modern Age

    Secret Wars (1985) - Creel is taken to Battleworld along with many other villains and heroes to fight to the death. Also features the first appearance of Titania, his future wife.

    Thor #25-27 - These issues feature Titania's struggle with cancer and Creel's frustration with himself for not being able to help her. One of the best character studies for Creel and also features plenty of action in an epic fight with the God of Thunder.

    Fear Itself - Creel becomes more powerful than he has ever been before, as he becomes Greithoth, the Breaker of Wills in an event that changed the face of the Marvel Universe.

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